Mr. Burns, a post-electric play by Anne Washburn

Mr. Burns, a post-electric play

Anne Washburn

96 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction play challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

"What will endure when the cataclysm arrives--when the grid fails, society crumbles, and we're faced with the task of rebuilding? Anne Washburn's imaginative dark comedy propels us forward nearly a century, following a new civilization stumbling i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 269 reviews

Moods

dark 65%
challenging 57%
reflective 57%
funny 53%
adventurous 26%
tense 26%
mysterious 19%
sad 19%
emotional 15%
lighthearted 11%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

fast 58%
medium 33%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | A mix: 19% | Character: 14% | N/A: 9%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 36% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 36% | N/A: 26% | Yes: 21% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 29% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 23% | It's complicated: 17%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.86

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